Monza vs Udinese Predictions, Picks & Odds – 29/08/2026
Monza vs Udinese – Best bets of the match
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Monza find themselves rooted to the bottom of the Serie A table after a bruising 4-1 defeat to Inter Milan on the opening day. Ivan Juric, still searching for his first league points as manager, will take some comfort from a comfortable Coppa Italia victory over Avellino. The return of Dany Mota and Demba Thiam from suspension adds options, and the U-Power Stadium faithful will demand a response after that chastening opener.
Udinese arrive in contrasting spirits. Kosta Runjaic's side opened with a solid 1-1 draw against Como, conceding just once across their early competitive fixtures this summer. Pre-season victories over Barcelona and Nottingham Forest underline genuine quality within the squad. Sitting 11th, the Friulani are unbeaten in their last three away trips to Monza and carry significant momentum heading into this fixture.
Udinese's recent trajectory makes them the clear favourites to avoid defeat at U-Power Stadium. Kosta Runjaic's side are unbeaten in their last three away visits to Monza and carry a squad valued at nearly two and a half times that of their hosts. Their pre-season victories over Barcelona and Nottingham Forest underline genuine quality, while conceding just once across early competitive fixtures points to serious defensive discipline.
Monza's solitary win in two competitive outings came against lower-league Avellino in the Coppa Italia, hardly a confidence-boosting scalp ahead of this encounter. Ivan Juric still seeks his first league points as manager, and a side sitting 19th with zero points cannot inspire trust at 3.15. The return of Dany Mota and Demba Thiam from suspension adds depth, yet Monza's defensive frailties remain a concern after shipping four goals on matchday one.
The X2 double chance selection, covering a draw or Udinese victory, reflects the balance of evidence. Udinese's away resilience and superior squad depth tilt the odds firmly in their favour, with the away price sitting at 2.33. For the goals market, under 2.5 at 1.63 merits consideration given Udinese's defensive solidity this term. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Monza vs Udinese
- Udinese unbeaten in last three away visits
- Monza conceded four goals on matchday one
- Udinese squad value nearly triple Monza's
Form & Statistics: Monza vs Udinese
Monza
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Lineups: Monza vs Udinese
Monza
Starters
- 1 Semuel Pizzignacco
- 2 Andrea Carboni
- 3 Lorenzo Lucchesi
- 4 Eddy Kouadio
- 5 Samuele Birindelli
- 6 Manga Foe Ondoa
- 7 Mathis Mout
- 8 Ricardo Mangas
- 9 Andrea Colpani
- 10 Gustavo Varela
- 11 Patrick Cutrone
Bench
- Dany Mota
- Demba Thiam
- Luca Delli Carri
- Adam Bakoune
Absent
- Leonardo Colombo (injury)
- Alessio Cragno (injury)
- Patrick Ciurria (injury)
- Idrissa Touré (injury)
- Pedro Obiang (suspended)
- Danilo D'Ambrosio (injury)
- Warren Bondo (injury)
- Matteo Pessina (injury)
Udinese
Starters
- 1 Maduka Okoye
- 2 James Abankwah
- 3 Oumar Solet
- 4 Enzo Ebosse
- 5 Mergim Vojvoda
- 6 Hassane Kamara
- 7 Jakub Piotrowski
- 8 Jesper Karlstrom
- 9 Lennon Miller
- 10 Jurgen Ekkelenkamp
- 11 Idrissa Gueye
Bench
- Axel Guessand
- Simone Pafundi
- Festy Ebosele
- Isaac Success
Absent
- Nicolò Zaniolo (injury)
- Matteo Palma (injury)
- Christian Kabasele (suspended)
- Giorgi Chakvetadze (injury)
- Alessandro Zanoli (Cruciate ligament tear.)
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a 3-4-2-1, making this a tactical mirror match where the battle in the wide channels will be decisive. Andrea Colpani operates just behind the striker for Monza, giving the Brianzoli a creative threat that Udinese's back three will need to track carefully from the first whistle.
For Udinese, Lennon Miller and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp form an intriguing second-line pairing that could exploit any gaps between Monza's wing-backs and their three defenders. With both formations virtually identical, small individual moments and pressing intensity are likely to separate these two sides.
Monza vs Udinese: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Monza vs Udinese Match?
What time is Monza vs Udinese?
Monza host Udinese at U-Power Stadium on 29 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 17:30 BST.
Where is Monza vs Udinese being played?
This Serie A fixture takes place at the U-Power Stadium, Monza's home ground in Lombardy, Italy.
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Monza vs Udinese will be broadcast on Serie A's official streaming partners. Check local listings for availability in India.